Aaron Soltis

Aaron Soltis is a film composer and pianist from Massillon, Ohio. He completed his undergraduate degree in Music Composition at the Nazareth University School of Music (NY) under the guidance of Octavio Vazquez and Haralabos [Harry] Stafylakis and plans to pursue a master’s degree in Music Theory and Composition: Screen Scoring at NYU Steinhardt. His passion and eagerness to explore his love for composing through the lens of film, TV, and games has led to multiple collaborations with the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) as well as multiple competitions and festivals. 

Aaron has received performances of his works in conferences such as the Midwest Clinic, ASTA, and Eastern NAFME, and has had premieres by groups such as Choral Chameleon, the Atlantic Brass Quintet, the Dodgen Middle School Chamber Orchestra, and the Larson & Choi Duo.

Aaron is the winner of the 2024 Zicato Music Call for Scores, the 2024 Nazareth University Composition Competition, and has received Runner-Up at the 2023 SETC Best of Fringe Festival. His music is currently distributed by Zicato Music, JW Pepper, and Murphy Music Press.